Solutions Champ 2014: Total Presentation Device wins crown for Unified Communications

Unified Communications

We crown the stalwarts of this industry yet again in our prestigious solutions Champ issue. This includes 12 prominent technologies - Cloud Services and Virtualization, Data center optimization, Networking solutions and services, Enterprise Mobility, Enterprise Storage, Managed Security, Managed Print services, Structured Cabling, Unified Communications, Business Intellligence, Power Solutions, BI & Analytics. Also in a first-of-its-kind, we list listed the top 5 system integrators of cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Ahemedabad, Pune, Chennai, Kolkata and also 10 top SIs from across the country. Read these detailed analytical reports exclusively on DQ Channels.

Here are the top 5 solution providers of Unified Communications:

Total Presentation  Device

Nandita Singhha, MD

TPDL provides devices for limited customized video conferencing with HD Conference, Noise cancellation , First Microphone Priority, Adaptive Modeling and Clear Effect. The most popular umbrellas of video conferencing standards are H.323 (IP-based Videoconferencing) and H.320 (ISDN-based videoconferencing) which helps videoconferencing units in placing a call using the same standard which able to videoconference with each other.otal Presentation Devices innovate and execute advanced conferencing solutions which include Audio and Video Conferencing Solutions, Projection Solutions, Turnkey Audio Visual Whiteboard and digital Digitization. The company has wide network of clientage in different verticals which comprises of Wipro, DLF, Viacom, Tata steel, state bank of India, TVS, Hyuandai, L&T, Airtel, Bharat petroleum, Microsoft, etc.

Video solutions include Interactive board, Video system, Video Conference, Document Camera, Short Throw Projector, Home Theater Projector, Interactive Projector, Led-Pocket-Projector, Video Wall Solution, etc. Total Presentation offers ISDN and IP video conferencing solutions from the desktop to fully managed boardroom solutions.

Fore Solutions

Rajesh Puri, Director

 Chandigarh based Fore solutions was incorporated in the year 2001 by Rajesh Puri and Manu Mehta. It is one of the leading system integrators in the region and soon will be expanding its branches to NCR region. The company provides its solutions to various verticals with a focus on hospitality sector (Unified Communication solutions Hyatt, Chandigarh, etc.). Fore solutions works on wide network projects and wireless projects including other set of complete solutions. U.S based company Ruckus announced Fore solutions as best partners internationally and across country. Fore Solutions has been very active in the year 2014, it provided unified communication solutions to Atulya healthcare. It also went into partnership with Cisco, 3 Com, AMP, Nortel and Brocade and renewed relations with Dell for storage and servers.  In its broadest sense, company encompasses all forms of communications that are exchanged via a network to include other forms of communications such as Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) and digital signage Communications. In Unified communications segment company successfully provided the set of advanced technologies that automates and unifies human and device communications in a common context and experience of its clients. Company had a turnover of Rs.18.5 crore in yesteryear and is aiming to increase it by 20%-22% in the coming year. Last year company saw 30% growth alone in unified communication solutions.

Konnet Solutions

Balkrishna (Raju) Kondalkar, CEO

Konnet Solutions was established in the year 1994. Started as a system integrator in Voice, Konnet diversified in computer networking in 2000 and later in 2009 into electronic security. In 2009, Konnet established a subsidiary Konnet Vian which develops software solutions for the security and automation sector, using Video Content Analysis as its core. Konnet Solutions represents some top brands in Networking, Video Surveillance and Enterprise Access control like Cisco, Tyco, Mobotix, Interflex etc. As an OEM of VCA based solutions, Konnet operates through channel partners like Wipro, Nirmal Datacom, Blue Star, FAAC etc. As a system integrator, Konnet offers enterprise solutions directly to end customers. The previous year has given many achievements to Konnet as it was roped in as a partner by Cisco for their smart city projects. Currently they are doing Bangalore smart city pilot with them. It also successfully installed the ‘Intelligent Driver Test System’ at CIRT Pune which was inaugurated by Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari in October 2014. In future Konnet will focus on increasing market share in ALPR based systems and IDTS by developing a country wide network of System Integrators. It also plans to explore international markets. However, in future Konnet plans to add VCA base solutions to the existing products in unified communication. Overall growth of the business stands at 10% in which unified communications contributed 55%.

Meridian Infotech

Devang Jasani, Director

It has tie-up with Zyxel, Expand networks, Citrix, Cisco systems, Avaya, etc.eridian Infotech was established in the year 1996 since then it has been successfully providing IT Network Solutions in Industry. Company focused on the opportunity addressed in the Data Centre physical infrastructure solutions. There it is engaged in services like networking, networking security, facility management, ERP software, RFID and smart card and knowledge process outsourcing.

Networking security solutions of the company include security strategy consulting, security risk assessment, vulnerability scanning and perimeter defense and networking covers solutions such as network technologies design and consulting support, messaging infrastructure, network management services, infrastructure planning, IP telephony solutions and virtual private solutions.

They have successfully provided solutions to various companies like L&T, Birla Copper, Lafarge India, Hindustan petroleum and corporations, etc.

For enterprises, company has provided IP Telephony which lowers the cost through network consolidation and simplification, while creating a communications platform for the deployment of rich, interactive and collaborative IP based applications. Meridian has also come up with IDS-Intrusion Detection System which helps in detecting thwarts attacks and misuse in a networked environment.

Meridian grew over 20% in 2014 and is aiming to expand pan India and internationally.

Shell Networks & Solutions

A.L. Sreenath, CEO

Alliances of Shell Networks include Cisco, EMC2, Cyberroam, Fortinet, IBM, AMX, etc. To address the content management and content delivery solutions in the IP video segment Shell Networks recently partnered with Polycom. It also provides solutions such as collaborations, connect (structured cabling) and security. These solutions have increased company’s operational efficiency and response time in the market which in turn enable easy and effective collaboration and exchange of information with clients, vendors and within the organization as well, resulting in effective communication and better execution of operations. The company provides its solutions to small, midsize, or enterprise businesses for making their communication productive and responsive. yderabad based Shell Networks & Solutions have a rich experience in offering solutions in  Local Area Networks (LAN), Campus Wide Networks (CWW), Wide Area Networks (WAN) and techno-commercially viable solution.

As communications, collaboration, and entertainment are becoming digitized, and connected. New, rich media applications, such as video collaboration, IPTV, music and video streaming, etc are continuously innovated and brought to customers in form of simple solutions by the company

Shell Network has a complete set of solutions as companies are leveraging investments in their corporate IP network by converging video applications, such as high-definition video collaboration, video surveillance systems, video-on-demand portals and digital signage systems onto a single IP network.